Description

External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Monday-Friday 8am - 5 pm.
Some variances if research requires it.
Advertised Salary $40,000-$50,000 Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 05/09/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 07/06/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Research Paraprofessional/Professional FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.0 Minimum Qualifications
Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
B.S or M.S. in biology, biomedical sciences, or related disciplines.
Position Summary
Candidates in this full-time position will serve as the research assistants in the Liu lab affiliated with the Center for Neurological Disease Research, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, and Department of Biomedical Sciences. The NIH-funded research projects in the Liu lab target cellular to system level mechanisms of signal processing in the brain for the sense of smell in normal physiological conditions or pathological conditions including neurodegeneration and traumatic brain injury (TBI). The incumbents in these positions will participate in animal-based experimental activities including survival and non-survival animal surgeries, immunohistochemistry, confocal imaging, physiological recordings, data collection and analysis, data presentation and project reports, technique development and execution, or other assignments from the supervisor or PI. Prior experience or skills in performing animal-based research including or stereotaxic neurosurgeries, tissue sectioning, immunohistochemical studies, electrophysiological recordings of neuronal signals, confocal imaging, behavioral tests in rodents, will be considered as core competencies for these positions.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Prior experience or skills in at least one of the following areas: tissue sectioning, immunohistochemical studies, electrophysiological recordings, confocal imaging, rodent colony maintenance and management, behavioral tests in rodents, or stereotaxic surgeries.
• Motivation and ability to learn and acquire new research techniques in a fast paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Experience in working with small animals, including mice.
• Ability to comprehend instructions and follow them with common sense and critical thinking.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritize work assignments after a training period.
• Effectively communicate and work well with others in the lab as a team.
• Maintain accurate documentation; pay attention to details.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Physical Demands

• Lift up to 30 pounds.
• Dealing with occasionally stressful situations.
• Wearing all personal protective equipment, including mask, gloves, gown, hairnet, and safety goggles.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
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Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Participation in a team or independently to perform animal-based experimental activities including survival and non-survival animal surgeries, data collection through multidisciplinary approaches available in the lab or at core facilities, data analysis and presentation, and project reports.
Percentage of time 70 Duties/Responsibilities
Other responsibilities include acquiring, developing, and executing new techniques in pilot studies; training newcomers to the lab.
Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned by the PI.
Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Shaolin Liu Recruitment Contact Email shaolin.liu@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents